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me elides a long post which was made totally wrong by your clarification of the data
The updated data is much more helpful, but still leaves some significant questions. For instance, the order in the hash keys of your combined tests does not seem to be related to the order in which they appear in the log file (compare "BAYES_99+URIBL_SBL" v. "URIBL_SBL+SPF_HELO_SOFTFAIL"). The "Totals" seem to imply that they are gathered over multiple runs, while "Value" is obviously the sum of the conditions matched by the current message only. And to be fair, this is the first time you mentioned wanting to record the combined score. I think your requirements need better definition: exactly what are you trying to measure?
There is no way to guarantee that all of your processed data will be saved (think power failure). You need to decide what an acceptable level of data loss is. You will need to write out the current state to a checkpoint file (whether through a database, Storable, Data::Dumper or whatever) at least once before you exit. The more often you checkpoint, the less data you risk losing. The truly paranoid will note that you need some sort of transactional locking to protect against interruption in mid-update.
You could install a signal handler to catch most of the things that could kill your program and have it checkpoint your current status. It won't work for non-maskable signals (or power cuts), but might help with your stated aversion.
For the task you describe, you might want to consider just rotating your logs nightly (or hourly, depending upon your volume) and processing them "offline" rather than tailing the live log file. It avoids most of these concerns.
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By Peter J. Sampson
With more than half of all Americans now using smartphones to stay in touch, federal authorities are venturing into new territory in a bid to enlist the public's help to track down child predators. A new smartphone application, the first of its kind in federal law enforcement, allows users to receive alerts about wanted predators and to submit tips about their whereabouts.
Developed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the software is part of an emerging trend in law enforcement to capitalize on new technologies that engage the public in solving crimes. In New Jersey's Bergen and Passaic counties, prosecutors on the front lines in the fight against child predators hailed the application as a promising innovation whose time has come.
The Operation Predator app was launched in September by ICE's Homeland Security Investigations Directorate, known as HSI. Within 36 hours, a series of tips led to the arrest in Michigan of one of the profiled suspects.
"The app allows everyone in the community _ not just law enforcement _ to work toward apprehending those who prey on our nation's most vulnerable, our children," said Andrew McLees, special agent in charge of HSI's Newark office.
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The agency needs the public's help in locating child predators, and the app goes a long way in getting agents timely information, he said.
The app shows photos and profiles of fugitives and unidentified suspects and allows the user to share that data with friends by email and on social media.
Tips can be anonymously submitted directly by tapping a button on the app or by phone. The app also offers news about arrests and prosecutions of alleged child pornographers and predators as well as additional resources about ICE and its global partners in the fight against child exploitation.
The app can be downloaded for free from Apple's App Store or iTunes. ICE plans to expand its compatibility to other smartphones, but officials could not say when that would happen.
More than 82,000 people downloaded the app in the month after its Sept. 12 debut, said Khaalid Walls, an ICE spokesman in Detroit. "Obviously, people are really excited about the app," Walls said. "And the fact that we had the Michigan arrest the first day and a half after its release shows it's an important law enforcement tool."
Brian Sinclair, who investigates online predators as head of the computer crimes unit in the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office, said the Operation Predator app is "a wonderful idea."
The app is a logical outgrowth of the kind of "crowd-sourcing" and multileveled outreach by law enforcement that followed the Boston Marathon bombings in April, said Sinclair, whose undercover unit has snared predators who traveled from as far away as Washington state and Florida to have sex with children.
In announcing the initiative, ICE acting Director John Sandweg talked of the importance of embracing new crime-fighting tools in the Internet age.
"When children are being sexually abused and exploited, it's a race against the clock to rescue the child and bring the predator to justice," he said.
"These investigations are one of our highest priorities, and in today's world, we need to be technologically savvy and innovative in our approach," Sandweg said.
On a five-week operation in May and June, part of ICE's efforts to catch abusers and child pornography distributors and to rescue victims of online sexual exploitation, the agency and task forces across the country arrested 255 alleged predators and identified 61 child victims.
Investigators uncovered a disturbing trend: Child predators are increasingly using the Internet to entice children to share sexually explicit material online, ICE said. In some cases, they were also sexually extorting, or "sextorting," the minors into producing increasingly graphic images and videos by threatening to expose previously obtained material, ICE said.
At the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children in Alexandria, Va., officials have seen a steady increase in the number of tips coming into its cyber tip line over the past few years.
"The numbers are continuing to go up and a lot of that is because the companies ... the Facebooks, Microsofts, the Googles ... they're very proactive in monitoring their networks and making sure they're not hosting that type of material," said John Shehan, executive director of the center's exploited children division. The center received more than 400,000 reports last year, the vast majority related to the possession, manufacture and distribution of child pornography, Shehan said. It is on track to exceed that number this year, he said.
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The notion of trails conjures up jaunts in old-growth, secluded forests that goes through wild sceneries of rolling terrain alongside gently flowing rivers and cascading waterfalls. Except…i was running right smack on the waters of a flowing river, this time!
Last Sunday, having been invited by Ann Tajonera, Assistant Brand Manager of New Balance, Planet Sports, Inc., i had the pleasure of joining 22 other trail runners try-out a 15km trail in the Nuvali Headlands in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, parts of which will be used during the New Balance- Trail Adventure Run this coming June 20th. It was also an opportunity to practice in its truest form the art of Chi Running (CR) and no less than certified instructor Lit Onrubia was on hand to lead the charges, giving tips during the run and between rest breaks.
This particular trail was mapped-out by Neville Manaois of Second Wind. The first half of the route featured mostly single track paths and weaves through rolling, open view sceneries. The trails offer excellent footing, a pleasant scenery although it could be hot in the open except that we had perfect weather during the early morning run.
The second-half of the trail was more scenic, running through light forest, wider tracks but not too technical. However, all that changed when we were led into a deep, sharp descent towards a ridge and a river channel of lush wilderness. The river run was going to be the highlight of this trail. We were only able to run some shallow stretches of water as we were reduced to threading the waters which at some sections were knee deep high. It was slippery on the rocks and one false move, we were down on our knees on the water! For starters, these were some of the pictures taken:
I was just content in threading the river trail very slowly as i ran/walked most of the route shooting away pictures. Runners were passing me but i didn't mind. I was able to reach a female runner ahead of me and we decided to run the last kilometer together.
Finally, we saw the finish area as we gently jogged the end of our run. Hallelujah! I learned a tremendous deal on this particular trail run and i thank Lit for the invaluable tips. Foremost among the various techniques Lit imparted are:
— Be loose on the "downhills." Posture your body on a sitting-like position and focus on a faster cadence, keeping your feet soft, light and nimble while keeping shoulders relaxed. Drive down hard if you want.
— Focus on maintaining "effort" level and not pace.
— Take it easy on single tracks, but go fast on wider lanes.
— Let your arms do the work on uphills and lift-up your head.
— When running through rivers, attack the shallow parts without minding if your shoes get wet. If tiny stones and sand get the insides of your shoe, don't hesitate to stop and remove them to avoid blisters.
— If racing on trails, shoot corners/bends. It means sprint past the corners when runners behind you can't see you and you should be able to increase the distance between you and the runners following you.
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Storyline: Legend knows him as an archer of unwavering focus, the soldier who fought a battle in his own heart before taking up arms against his enemy. This is the untold story of Arjun, hero of the Mahabharata. A precocious talent plunged from boyhood and innocence into a murky world of deceit and betrayal, coming of age to become the most powerful warrior of his time. From the dusty plains of Hastinapur to the icy peaks of the Himalayas, Arjun: The Warrior Prince is the story of a man discovering what it takes to be a hero...
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Yeah I posted about that in the chat box, but there's few else to talk to in here....
What we need is some kind of announcement to get everyone back in here and talking again.
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Republican House Speaker John Boehner says there's "nothing complex about the Keystone Pipeline," and that it's time to build it.
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After visiting Kyushu, I came back at the same spot to catch few waves. I discovered a Hummer at the little parking. A Hummer ? in Japan where there is only very naarrow roads ?
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Beetroot, chipotle and feta fritters
Our taxi driver confidently lead us down a shabby lane in Cairo. It was such a hot and dusty day and the atmosphere around the roads was subdued. We dodged the rocks and stones that had dislodged from the road and buildings and skipped over small mounds of stinking rubbish. I shot huffy expressions towards my explorative and overly-polite husband who simply adjusted the cap on his head, mopped his face and said, 'come on babe, lets just see'.
Lets just see? What did he mean? What if something happened to us? I'm a natural worrier and this, together with having had regretful holiday experiences in the past, had fired off dozens of atrocious images in my mind from being food poisoned to being shot.
I reassured myself that our driver was in fact a lovely, pious man. He had gelled quite well with my husband and he told us lots of stories to pass the journey times during out holiday. Whilst we stumbled and hopped along the path he was leading us along, towards this supposedly acclaimed restaurant, he was telling us why men in his hometown wore a bruised forehead. Apparently it demonstrated their religious devotion and credited them to be god following people because you could see that they bowed down for prayer regularly.
So, we weren't shot. We arrived at the restaurant and it had a feel of the rainforest cafe in London. The roofs were leafy and crowded in a fun sort of way. Fake birds bobbed up and down above us, but they added to the rainforest feel. Fish swam beside us and whilst we settled ourselves at our table and my inner child was tickled. As you can imagine, I was smiling and that unrequited, 'I told you so' naturally blurted at me.
So I wondered off to watch this giant man rub his hands a couple of times and produce perfect falafels into the biggest wok I had ever seen. It was bubbling with steaming hot oil and none of the chickpeas escaped. Perfumes of tahini and parsley dominated the smoke above him. But then I saw his hands appear blood stained. Flutters of panic seared through me..he wasn't cooking with meat was he? Was I right all along?
It was beetroot. He was stuffing grated beetroot into the falafels. He was watching my expression and then he and his big toothy grin handed one to me on a plate.
It was sweet, nutty and slightly spicy. Probably the way I'd describe my favourite friends and oh my goodness they were crispy and addictive. I wanted more. I couldn't believe how fluffy they were, so light. They taste a bit like little burgers, I'd happily stick them in some pitta with dollops of hummus.
So I came back and I created these beauties. You know I like spice so I've whacked in some beautiful smokey chipotle, it makes the whole combination more sensual. I've got salty feta in there too and it works in harmony with sweet beetroot. I love these because they are moist without being pasty. I don't add plain flour because it gives it that texture that sticks to the roof of the mouth. Instead I have used gram flour and chickpeas to give that nuttiness. Whether you eat these with salad or as a burger, you'll find them easy to make and freezer friendly.
300g cooked beetroot, grated
75g breadcrumbs
100g chickpeas, squashed
2tbsp finely chopped parsley
1tbsp finely chopped chives
1/2 tbsp chipotle paste
1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 egg lightly beaten
3 tbsp gram flour
50g feta cheese, crumbled
2 spring onions finely chopped
Oil for shallow frying
Salt to taste
1 tsp toasted cumin seeds
Salt to taste
1. Squeeze as much if the juice out of beetroot as possible
2. Add the onion, feta, spices, herbs and add the chickpeas by squishing them between your fingers. Use the salt carefully because feta is salty.
3. Add the chipotle paste, gram flour and the egg. Mix it all together before adding the breadcrumbs. If you feel that the mixture is too wet add a bit more gram flour
4. Form golf sized balls before dropping them into the warmed oil. Shallow fry them until they are golden brown on each side and serve with an Asian style cucumber salad.
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2111 - Protection for System Stability
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The purpose of this videotape is to present protection schemes that are used to assist in maintaining system stability. The concept of steady-state operation and dynamic response is demonstrated with particular reference to the power angle curve. The physical consequences of instability are also discussed. After study of this course and associated workbook, participants should be able to understand the following overall concepts and be able to apply them to their day-to-day work activities. They will also be able to answer related test questions on these subjects: Power transmission, Steady-state operation, Function of turbine governor and voltage regulator, Power transfer equation, Effect of change in V, XL and power angle, Critical power angle 90º, Dynamic response - rotor inertia, Power angle curve - equal area concept, Loss of transmission line, Effect of initial loading, Phase-to-phase faults, Automatic reclosing of transmission lines, Automatic reclosing of distribution lines, Limitations of automatic reclosing, Synchrocheck relays, Single pole tripping and reclosing, Instability out-of-step operation, Load swings, Voltage profile - effect on distance relays, Out-of-step relays, blocking and tripping, Load shedding, Frequency relays.
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- Trainees will be able to explain the concept of stability limit as it applies to power transfer across a transmission line.
- Trainees will be able to describe the relationship between the energy input to the prime mover and the energy output from the generator.
- Trainees will be able to describe the events that take place in the short interval between the occurrence of a disturbance and the system settling down to a new steady-state condition.
- Trainees will be able to describe the main features and limiting factors of various reclosing schemes that are often employed on both transmission and distribution systems.
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Here, I posted better posters for Scaredy Cats & Dogs 2012. Join us later at Eastwood City at 10am! Our celebrity judges for the Pet Costume Competition are Agot Isidro, Carla Abellana, and Zia Quizon! I can't wait to see all the furry fiends doing their best to deliver a scare. Bring your pets and bring your kids for sure they'll enjoy. But best of all, all proceeds go to PAWS, to fund the food and upkeep of all the homeless cats and dogs in the care of PAWS.
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Immigration officials conducted multiple large-scale raids at food processing plants across Mississippi on Wednesday (August 7). U.S. immigration agents took approximately 680 people into custody, making it one of the largest single-state immigration enforcement operations in history.
The arrests were the culmination of a year-long investigation into seven different plants throughout the state. Over 600 agents took part in the operation, which was done in conjunction with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Mississippi.
"In what is believed to be the largest single-state immigration enforcement operation in our nation's history, today at seven sites," said Mike Hurst, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi. "ICE [Homeland Security Investigation] special agents executed administrative and criminal search warrants resulting in the detention of approximately 680 illegal aliens."
At a Koch Foods Inc. plant in Morton, which sits about 40 miles east of Jackson, agents filled three buses, two for men and one for women, with workers who were suspected of being in the country illegally.
According to WREG, the workers were taken to a hangar at an Air National Guard base where they were processed for immigration violations.
"The execution of federal search warrants today was simply about enforcing the rule of law in our state and throughout our great country," Hurst said. "We are a nation of laws, and we will remain so by continuing to enforce our laws and ensuring that justice is done."


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Limited Edition Flavors! Dreyer's/Edy's Slow Churned - You already know this ice cream line from Dreyer's/Edy's is one of our FAVORITES. The latest flavors to hit shelves serve as THREE reasons to love it even more: There's new German Chocolate Cake Spectacular, new Sunny Salted Caramel Pretzel, and returning favorite Take the Cake!!! No shocker here -- they're AMAZING! A 1/2-cup serving has 110 - 120 calories, 2.5 - 4g fat, 35 - 105mg sodium, 18 - 19g carbs, 0 - <1g fiber, 12 - 15g sugars, and 2 - 3g protein (PointsPlus® value 3*). Available nationwide, but only through August. Stock up! Barbara's Organic Snackimals Cereal - Breakfast food inspired by kid-friendly cookies? Yes, please! This new cereal appeals to our inner child and outer adult. Both the Cinnamon Crunch and the Vanilla Blast are sweet and yummy, and a 3/4-cup serving has 110 calories, 0.5g fat, 80mg sodium, 26g carbs, 3g fiber, 7g sugars, and 2g protein (PointsPlus® value 3*). In major supermarkets and natural-food stores across the US (and online). Weight Watchers Smart Ones Classic Favorites Thin Crust Pizza - HOORAY for any and all guilt-free pizza options! These slim pies aren't super low in fat, but the fiber and protein counts more than make up for it. In Cheese and Pepperoni, each freezer-aisle pizza has 280 - 300 calories, 9 - 10g fat, 480 - 610mg sodium, 34 - 36g carbs, 4g fiber, 4g sugars, and 16 - 17g protein (PointsPlus® value 7 - 8). We'll be topping ours with veggies... YUM!
It's almost here! The first-ever ALL-DESSERTS cookbook from HG -- Hungry Girl 200 Under 200 Just Desserts: 200 Recipes Under 200 Calories -- hits stores everywhere TOMORROW! AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! We've got some key information to mention before it does, so pay attention...
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Calorie counts have been popping up on more and more menus, from fast-food joints to sit-down restaurants. It makes us happy, because we love to have nutritional info handy before ordering. But the question remains... For most people out there, does the presence of calorie counts lead to making better choices? Survey says: NO. One reason could be that people don't know what those calorie counts really mean out of context. A recent study tried a new approach, replacing the calorie counts with times indicating how much brisk walking it would take to burn off the calories in each menu item. Participants were each given one of three lunch menus: one with calorie counts, one without any special info, and one with the number of minutes it would take to walk off the calories. Guess what? While there was no significant difference between the first two groups, the subjects given the activity-related times ordered and consumed the fewest calories! What do you think? Would knowing it takes a brisk three-hour walk to burn off that cheesecake lead you to order the fruit salad instead, or would you rather just see the calorie counts? Let's have a convo about it over on Facebook!
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Vascular dementia
- What is vascular dementia?
- What are the symptoms of vascular dementia?
- How is vascular dementia diagnosed?
- What are the risk factors for vascular dementia?
- How is vascular dementia treated?
- More information and resources
What is vascular dementia?
Vascular dementia occurs when the brain's blood supply is blocked or damaged, causing brain cells to be deprived of oxygen and die.
How does that happen? A network of blood vessels called the vascular system supplies the brain with oxygen, allowing the brain to function properly. If the vessels supplying the brain are blocked, diseased or bleeding, blood is prevented from reaching the brain. With no oxygen and nutrients, the affected cells in the brain die.
This can lead to stroke symptoms that may cause vascular dementia. Stroke symptoms may include paralysis and loss of speech. Read more about stroke below.
Types of vascular dementia
Different kinds of conditions that affects the brain's blood supply can lead to different types of vascular dementia. Two common types are subcortical dementia and cerebral amyloid angiopathy.
Subcortical dementia is caused by small vessel disease, where the small vessels in the brain become stiff and twisted. This results in reduced blood flow to the brain.
Cerebral amyloid angiopathy happens when a protein called amyloid builds up in the brain blood vessels. Amyloid forms plaques, disrupting brain function. This often occurs with Alzheimer's disease.
What are the symptoms of vascular dementia?
- Changes in the ability to make decisions, plan or organize
- Difficulties with movement, such as slow gait and poor balance
Symptoms tend to appear slowly, and specific impairments may occur in steps, where abilities deteriorate, stabilize for a time and then decline again.
How is vascular dementia diagnosed?
There is no one specific test that can diagnose vascular dementia. If vascular dementia is suspected, your doctor will likely perform a number of physical and cognitive tests.
A combination of the physical and cognitive test results, along with a detailed medical history, will provide your doctor with the evidence she or he needs to make a diagnosis.
What are the risk factors for vascular dementia?*
- Stroke
Stroke is a common cause of vascular dementia. A stroke occurs when blood flow in an artery stops, either because the artery is blocked (an ischemic stroke) or bursts (a hemorrhagic stroke). This blockage or damage means brain cells aren't receiving oxygen and nutrients, leading to brain cell death. This may lead to vascular dementia.
Having a stroke more than doubles the risk of developing dementia. Strokes can be large or small, and can have a cumulative effect (each stroke adding further to the problem).
Can you recognize the symptoms of a stroke? Recognizing the signs of stroke and acting quickly can make a difference in recovery and in lowering the risk of dementia. A stroke can:
- Affect your ability to walk
- Cause weakness in your arms or legs
- Cause you to slur your speech
- Cause changes in your behaviour, such as having emotional outbursts
- Impact your cognitive abilities such as memory and abstract thinking, holding conversation and processing visual information
The Heart and Stroke Foundation's FAST campaign can help you recognize the signs of stroke.
- Covert stroke
Covert strokes occur when a small blood vessel in the brain becomes permanently blocked. While overt strokes have recognizable symptoms such as weakness and speech difficulties, covert strokes are subtler and can occur silently without any visible symptoms.
Since covert strokes don't cause immediate physical changes that are obvious, most people who have had this type of stroke don't know it.
- Transient ischemic attack
Transient ischemic attacks, sometimes called "warning strokes," are caused by a small clot that briefly blocks an artery. Transient ischemic attacks and strokes have similar symptoms, but transient ischemic attacks only last a few minutes or hours and cause no lasting damage.
Transient ischemic attacks are an important warning that a more serious stroke may occur. Anyone who experiences a transient ischemic attack should seek medical help immediately.
- Other risk factors
In general, treating the risk factors for stroke significantly reduces the risk of vascular dementia.
How can you lower your risk of vascular dementia? You can lower your risk of vascular dementia by managing these risk factors:
- High blood pressure
- Smoking
- Physical inactivity
- Stress
- Sleep apnea
- Unhealthy weight
- Unhealthy diet
- High cholesterol
- Atrial fibrillation (Afib)
- Diabetes
- Heavy alcohol intake
- Heavy drug abuse
High blood pressure (or hypertension) is the single most important modifiable risk factor for stroke and vascular dementia. High blood pressure can be managed through physical activity, eating well and by taking the right medication. Medications may also help control other risk factors like diabetes, cholesterol and heart disease.
By living a healthy lifestyle, vascular dementia can be prevented, delayed or slowed down.
For more information on the risk factors of stroke, check out these pages on the Heart and Stroke Foundation website:
For more information on risk factors other than stroke, check out our page: Risk factors
How is vascular dementia treated?
There are currently no medications that can reverse brain damage. However, medications are available to help manage some of the symptoms of vascular dementia. Check out our full brochure for more information on medications.
Also, remember the importance of making healthy lifestyle choices.
More information and resources
- Download our full brochure on vascular dementia
- If you have questions or need support, contact your local Alzheimer Society by visiting our page: We can help
- For more information on stroke, contact the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada: www.heartandstroke.ca
*Some content in the section What are the risk factors of vascular dementia? has been adapted with permission from the Heart and Stroke Foundation's 2016 Stroke month report Mind the Connection.
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Where to Call
General Questions:
Can I shoot at the Cherry Ridge Range?
YES – You can come with a range member as his or her guest, or you can become a range member by attending range membership Sunday, held on the first Sunday of every month. (See details below) See Cherry Ridge Range Rules for details on each of the ranges.
What are the hours at Cherry Ridge?
Cherry Ridge is open from 8:30AM to sundown every day of the year except Christmas and the two yearly work weekends. Ceasefire is called approximately one half hour before sunset. Competitions, training and several major events are held throughout the year. Some or all ranges may be closed for these events. See Range Schedule for a complete list of events and range availability.
Can I get a range membership through the mail?
YES – if you are currently a range member, you can renew by mail or online.
NO – if you are not currently a range member, you must attend a mandatory range safety briefing, held on the first Sunday of every month.
Can I bring a guest to Cherry Ridge?
YES – You can bring two guests per visit for a guest fee of $25.00 per guest, per visit (must be famliy members or members of the same household). You can bring a guest as many times during the year as you wish. The $25.00 guest fee is payable each time. You and your guest(s) must share a port and you are responsible for your guest(s) and must monitor the guest(s) while shooting. See the Membership Notes page for more details. There is no fee for non-shooting guest(s)
Can my junior member (age 12-21) shoot on the pistol range?
YES – But only after he or she has attended our mandatory pistol range orientation for juniors. The supervising member must also attend this orientation. Please email firstname.lastname@example.com for details.
I'm a regular Association member. Can my annual dues be credited toward range membership?
NO – New range members are required to pay the entire range dues and orientation fee and must attend the range safety orientation. See Dues for a complete list of dues for new members and renewals.
I was a range member and let my membership lapse. If I want to renew, do I need to attend the safety briefing again?
YES – if your range membership has lapsed for more than 13 months you must attend the briefing.
Do I need to pay the range orientation fee again?
YES – You are required to pay the range orientation again if your membership has lapsed for more than 13 months.
Do I need to be a New Jersey resident to join?
Membership Sunday (the first Sunday of any month) Questions:
What time should I arrive?
9AM is the suggested time, doors close at 9:30AM. The orientation any payment process takes approximately 2 hours. If you paid online you may be eligible for the express line, and thereby leave sooner.
What should I bring with me?
Bring your paid receipt from your online payment or a method of payment if you did not pay online. That's all you need to bring with you!
What if all my family members cannot attend the orientation for my family membership?
No problem. They can attend at any membership Sunday but they will not be able to use the range until they attend the orientation. Reminder: Spouse, SO or minor children (ages 10-20) are eligible to be added to your Family Membership.
Can my 18 year old son who lives in NYC be on my family membership?
No. Family members must reside at the same address.
Can I shoot immediately after the orientation?
YES- you will leave with a temporary or permanent range pass.
Renewal Questions:
Can I renew online?
YES-if you don't have your login information click the Contact Us link in the upper right corner of the website home page and we'll get it to you
I did not get my renewal email or letter, what should I do?
Click the contact us link in the upper right corner of the website home page or renew online
I want to change my membership from a regular range member to family range, can I do that?
YES-we'll credit your paid membership prorated against a family membership. Click the contact us link in the upper right corner of the website home page for specific details and help with this.
I want to change my membership from a regular membership to a range membership-can I do that?
YES and NO-you certainly can upgrade your membership but we do not pro-rate the previous membership and you must attend range orientation.
Is a membership upgrade covered in a grace period for renewal?
No, membership upgrades are not renewals.
Website Questions:
How do I add my family members to my account?
First you must have a family range membership. Then, follow these instructions- Adding a sub-account
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Xbox One developers won't be forced to shoot for 1080p, says exec
Microsoft won't make 1080p a mandatory goal on the Xbox One platform, according to chief of staff for company's devices and studios group Aaron Greenberg. It follows some chaos after Ryse was confirmed to run natively at 900p.
We covered Greenberg's comments to Digital Foundry here, in which he explained the inner workings of the Xbox One CPU and more resolution-based details. 1080p was also touted during the article.
Confirming Microsoft's stance on all things 1080p, Greenberg issued a statement to OXM. It reads, "Xbox One is designed to deliver the best blockbuster games today and for the next decade, and supports up to 4K resolution for games and entertainment."
"However, we've left the decision up to individual developers to determine what resolution best fits their own design goals. Xbox One will present all titles at 1080p either natively or upscaled by the Xbox One."
You can play catch-up on the Ryse 900p controversy – if it can be called that – here.
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America's F-35 may not be very useful, but it's still, on paper, one hell of an aerial destruction machine. This freshly-released image from the F-35's first-ever weapons test shows the punch it'll pack.
Well—the kind of punch it'll pack if it's ever used for anything more than tests and photographs. The load up top included a nice variety of ordnance:
The weapons load for this mission involved carrying two air-to-air A IM-9X missiles on the outboard wing stations. In addition, the F-35 carried two internal 2,000-pound guided bombs (GBU-31) and two advanced medium range air-to-air missiles (AIM-120) inside the two internal weapon bays. No weapons were delivered during the mission. The jet also had mounted four external pylons that can carry 2000-pound air-to-ground weapons.
Between those air-to-airs and the GBU-31—used for laser-targeted base busting—the F-35 packs enough for either dogfighting or ground war.
And that's only part of the jet's potential: it's (supposedly) capable of flying with a full 18,000 pounds worth of explosives—some of them tucked away inside internal bays to boost stealth powers.


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APL is a fortified wine and somewhat of an acquired taste. Consumption in large amounts may lead to terminal insanity.
Java - somewhat objectional structure, hints of coffee, open to interpretation but often seems to be created just before consumpton.
Lisp - orotund (perhaps excessively). Inspirational (but are the results (of the inspirations (caused by imbibing (the wine)) of the drinker) worthwhile?)
Cobol - Flatters to deceive, apparently a powerful and complex wine, but leaves an unpleasant aftertaste. Older vintages should probably be avoided
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Sustainable Consumption Gets Buy-In
This article is part of a series of excerpts from the fifth annual State of Green Business Report, looking at trends in corporate sustainability. Download the free report from GreenBiz.com, and see all of our trends here.
Also, be sure to register for a free webcast taking place on Tuesday, February 7: The State of Green Busines 2012 - The Good News and Bad is hosted by Joel Makower and dives in to all the findings of the report. Click here to register.
The years-long conversation about reducing consumption by getting consumers and others to buy fewer, more durable goods is gaining attention -- albeit still in small, tentative ways. While there's not yet any sustainable consumption bandwagon, the companies and executives talking the talk are appearing downright mainstream.
Last year heard some corporate voices that could signal a new approach to curbing consumers' all-consuming passions -- and create business value, to boot. The approaches range from incremental to radical -- and from
subtle to not-so-subtle. It may not yet be sustainable consumption, but it's definitely smarter consumption.
Patagonia and eBay made the biggest splash with their Common Threads Initiative, which encourages consumers to sell their used Patagonia clothing and gear online. At the beginning of the 2011 holiday buying season, Patagonia took out full-page newspaper ads featuring one of its jackets, with the provocative headline "Don't Buy This Jacket". It counseled, "Don't buy what you don't need. Think twice before you buy anything," and directed readers to a web page where they were asked to sign a two-part pledge:
Patagonia agrees to build useful things that last, to repair what breaks and recycle what comes to the end of its useful life.
I agree to buy only what I need (and will last), repair what breaks, reuse (share) what I no longer need and recycle everything else.
As GreenBiz.com senior writer Adam Aston characterized the eBay relationship: "An auction function may not sound revolutionary in the retail world, but Patagonia's broader agenda here is an unorthodox, perhaps even radical, act for the fashion industry."
Another apparel company, Puma, is taking a different tack: making its clothes compostable. CEO Franz Koch said his company was working with partners on developing products on the principle of "cradle-to-cradle" design, in which every component can be recycled back into a comparable raw material, or composted harmlessly into soil. Nike, for its part, has its own initiative, called Considered Design, whose goal is to use the fewest possible materials and design for easy disassembly, allowing items to be recycled into new products or safely returned to nature at the end of their life.
It's not just clothing. Electronics retailer Best Buy launched a kind of subscription model for electronics in the form of its Buy Back plan, inviting shoppers to "future proof" their new purchases -- for a price. Shoppers pay an upfront fee -- say $69.99, for a laptop or tablet -- and receive 10–50 percent of the value of the product back if it's returned within two years, assuming normal wear and tear. It's still unclear whether this will actually reduce waste or consumption, but it does introduce a new business model: the idea of electronics as a service, not a product.
Such efforts could finally bring life to the conversations on sustainable consumption conducted for many years by organizations like the World Business Council on Sustainable Development, the United Nations Environment Programme, and the World Economic Forum. And while the list of companies participating in those conversations is long -- including Coca-Cola, General Motors, Henkel, Nestlé, Nokia, Procter & Gamble, SC Johnson, Sony, and Unilever -- few of these companies have had much to show for it, in terms of radical changes in products, serivces, or business models.
Perhaps these global brands can learn from the new generation of startups -- some for-profit, others nonprofit -- known collectively as "mesh" companies. The term, coined by entrepreneur and marketing guru Lisa Gansky in a book of the same name, describes companies that offer services instead of products -- car sharing instead of car ownership.
Already, there are dozens of mesh companies -- a database Gansky created has more than 2,000. A sampling: A Box Life (keeps shippable cardboard boxes in use longer); GoLoco (ride-sharing system that notifies users when their friends or interest groups are going places they want to go); Instant Offices (matches businesses with available office space); Kopernik (connects tools and people where they are most needed); and Local Dirt (helps consumers buy, sell, and find local food).
Mesh companies could represent the future of sustainable consumption -- and the future of commerce itself, at least for some product categories. If consumers catch on to the idea that access may trump ownership, it could be a win-win-win: companies make more money from less physical stuff; consumers get exactly what they need, at lower cost and without the worry of planned obsolescence; and the planet is spared countless tons of waste.
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If there ever was an argument for valves in audio, it no more evident than at home. A large, heavy, and hot valve power amp is an item of luxury. But if you ain't got the home, or you just prefer to augment your collection with a good headphone set up, your source (surprisingly, even an iPod) and a good valve headphone amp are a match made in heaven. Why? Valves aren't about performance – they are about sound. Woo Audio has been churning out quality amp after quality amp, each with one thing in common: milky smooth valves and a lot of power. Their WA3 is a great valve amp at a very good price point which puts the fuzzy wuzzies into your best records.
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text: Hispanic Coalition Asks 'SNL' to "Rescind" Donald Trump's Hosting Invitation 10:40 AM PDT 10/17/2015 by the Associated Press FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME AP Images Donald Trump - H 2015 In its letter, the Hispanic coalition said the issue ultimately is executive producer Lorne Michaels' responsibility and called it part of a pattern involving him and 'SNL.' LOS ANGELES (AP) — NBC is enabling Donald Trump's "hateful speech" about Hispanics by giving him a platform as host of Saturday Night Live and should pull the invitation, a coalition of Hispanic advocacy groups said. In a letter to NBC Universal CEO Stephen Burke and SNL executive producer Lorne Michaels, the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda said it applauded the company when it severed its beauty-pageant ties with Trump over his remarks about Hispanic immigrants. Trump hasn't apologized for his "bigoted comments" that included describing some Mexicans in the United States illegally as criminals and rapists, the group said, and it is "flabbergasted" by NBC's decision to put Trump on SNL on Nov. 7. "We are appalled that you would enable Trump's hateful speech for nothing (more) than a ratings ploy and ask that you rescind the SNL invitation," the group said in a letter sent Thursday and released publicly. NBC Universal, SNL and Trump did not immediately respond to requests for comment. In an interview earlier this week with Fox News Channel in which he was asked about similar criticism, Trump said he had no reaction, then added that polls show he's "doing very well with Hispanics." Trump's appearance on Saturday Night Live will end up "sanitizing" his remarks with humor, said Felix Sanchez, who is chairman and co-founder of the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts and among those who signed the letter. NBC Universal is being contradictory, Sanchez said, courting Hispanic viewers with its Spanish-language platforms but giving them a "slap in the face" by putting Trump on the air. The National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, which includes 40 national and regional civil rights and public policy groups, is reviewing further action, Sanchez said, including such options as staging protests the night of the telecast or calling for boycotts of the show or network. He also suggested that castmembers consider their own boycott, noting that in 1990 castmember Nora Dunn and pop singer Sinead O'Connor refused to appear on the show with host Andrew Dice Clay, with Dunn calling his comedy degrading to women. Michaels' response at the time was to laud Dunn and her stand but insist that "the show will go on." In its letter, the Hispanic coalition said the issue ultimately is Michaels' responsibility and called it part of a pattern involving him and SNL. The group said it has been trying to meet with him since November 2013 to discuss the lack of Latino representation on the show and has yet to receive a response. Among the complaints: The long-running program has never had a Latina castmember, and the use of non-Hispanic actors to play Latinas is equivalent to white performers using makeup to portray African-Americans, Sanchez said. FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME the Associated Press firstname.lastname@example.com @thr


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Would you pledge your allegiance to House Stark or House Lannister?
Not everyone can be born to a noble house, and therefore Game of Thrones bannermen (and we peon-like fans) must align with the bigger, more powerful players. And while the Tyrells, Greyjoys, Baratheons and Targaryens have made some bold moves, the Lannisters and the Starks are the two main houses that are currently dividing Westerosi loyalties on HBO's fantasy drama (airing Sundays at 9/8c).
A message to Game of Thrones haters
Would you throw your lot in with the direwolves or lions? Are you looking to protect or advance your people? Your preference for House Stark or House Lannister could reveal what you truly value in life. TVGuide.com breaks down the two houses:
House Stark: You can feel safe turning your back on the ethical Starks of Winterfell. Unfortunately, this decency prevents them from suspecting treachery in others. The late Ned Stark (Sean Bean) learned this the hard way when he was betrayed and killed in Season 1. "He believes in loyalty and honor and he's faithful to his realm and his family," Bean told TVGuide.com at the time. "He's a very principled fellow, and that ultimately leads to his downfall." Richard Madden, who plays Robb Stark, adds, "The thing about this world is that good men suffer for being good and honest." Seven hells!
House Lannister: The Lannisters don't have to worry about honesty blinding them because they're usually controlling the backstabbing. The worst of the lot is arguably Joffrey (Jack Gleeson), a Lannister in Baratheon's clothing, who betrayed Ned and killed a prostitute for fun. Patriarch Tywin (Charles Dance) is even scarier because emotions don't figure into his machinations. When two houses revolted against the Lannisters, he completely obliterated them to make a point, thus inspiring the haunting song, "The Rains of Castamere."
Game of Thrones: The trouble with Joffrey
House Stark: Although one might respect Robb, mom Catelyn (Michelle Fairley) and daughter Sansa (Sophie Turner) for playing by the rules, they're just too good sometimes. Nicolaj Coster-Waldau, who plays Jaime Lannister, sums them up, "The Starks are pretty boring." We'd look to two younger Starks to win over new followers to the northern cause. Revenge-mad Arya (Maisie Williams) and warg-in-training Bran (Isaac Hempstead Wright) are the most intriguing of the bunch and have ruthlessly adjusted to their unfortunate circumstances. Plus, they're cute! Sorry, Rickon (Art Parkinson), you don't rate.
House Lannister: The brutal Joffrey and intimidating Tywin aren't exactly warm and fuzzy ambassadors for the Lannisters. Tywin's children, however, reveal glimmers of humanity beneath their vicious veneer. "Although the Lannisters are kind of mean and have bad morals, there's something likable about them, particularly in that episode when you see Cersei (Lena Headey) and Tyrion (Peter Dinklage) both being told off by their father," Williams says. "You see them as people." And let's be real; wealth and privilege have made partying a way of life. There's a reason why most of the cast picked Tyrion as their go-to drinking buddy. "I think we could have some rollicking good fun with him," Gwendoline Christie, who plays Brienne, says. "You know you'd have a good night out with him guaranteed. But I don't know how much fun I'd have at the whorehouses."
House Stark: The Northmen don't have a lot of wealth, probably because they're too busy dealing with harsh conditions. But they're a hardy lot, so their biggest assets are the people. They also have allies in the Night's Watch, ever since a Stark ancestor built the Wall long ago.
House Lannister: As the richest family in the Seven Kingdoms, the Lannisters enjoy luxuries in excess. "I'd pledge myself to the Lannisters because they've got really good frocks, got loads of money, and they've got a really nice house," Christie says. Money can also buy alliances, if not true loyalty.
Game of Thrones could last seven seasons
House Stark: A grey direwolf on a field of white. Several times larger than regular wolves, direwolves are not just figurative symbols to the Starks; they're real allies. In Season 1, the Stark children and Jon Snow (Kit Harington) found, adopted and subsequently created warg bonds with six direwolf cubs. Also, Summer once saved Bran from an intruder, and Ghost and Grey Wind have fought side by side with Jon and Robb, respectively. Having a pony-sized killing machine on your side isn't too shabby.
House Lannister: A golden lion on a crimson field. The Lannisters aren't as fortunate as their direwolf-whispering foes. The lion is only a symbol because they've all been slain in the western hills of Westeros. Money won't keep you warm or smite your enemies!
House Stark: "Winter is coming." Once again, the Starks' motto reveals that they're more interested in planning for the future and subsistence, not gamesmanship. More's the pity.
House Lannister: "Hear me roar!" This motto is as ego-driven and boastful as it gets, and even their unofficial motto -- "A Lannister always pays his debts" — offers the threat of retribution that isn't strictly financial.
Wild card
House Stark: Because the Starks are descendants of the First Men, they have a link with the children of the forest, the magical beings that inhabited Westeros before humans came. This explains why some Northerners have superhuman abilities such as Jojen Reed's (Thomas Sangster) green dreams or Bran's warging. This link to ancient Westeros could be the key to who eventually wins the Iron Throne.
House Lannister: The Lannisters are unpredictable and have a history of outwitting opponents. "Lann the Clever," from whom the Lannisters get their name, was a legendary trickster who duped one of the kings of the First Men to give him Casterly Rock. "It's never boring with the Lannisters," Natalie Dormer, who plays Margaery Tyrell, observes.
Check out a preview of Sunday's Game of Thrones episode, airing at 9/8c on HBO, and then vote on which House wins your loyalty below:
Would you pledge your allegiance to House Stark or House Lannister?
(Disclosure: TV Guide is owned by CBS Interactive, a division of ViacomCBS.)


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Colavita and Cooking Light to Sponsor Professional Womens Bike Racing Team
Courtesy Colavita/Cooking Light Women's Cycling
Revamped Team Signs Canadian Legend Sue Palmer-Komar
Colavita USA has announced a new co-sponsor for its women's cycling program in 2005: Cooking Light, the world's largest food and fitness magazine. In a move to expand their stronghold in American cycling circles beyond the mens category, Colavita USA has signed Sue Palmer-Komar, the most decorated woman now racing in the North American peloton, who promises to bring new recognition to the revamped team. Both announcements were made by John A. Profaci, Vice President of Colavita USA and Chris Allen, publisher of Cooking Light.
Sue is coming off one of her best-ever seasons in 2004, said new team director John Alsedek. In addition to winning the Canadian National Time Trial, the St. Amand Montrond French Cup event, and America's famous Fitchburg Longsjo Classic, Sue also placed second overall in the Tour de 'Toona, one of the world's longest multi-day races for women, earned a trip to the Athens Olympics, and placed fourth in the Fleche Wallonne, arguably the toughest of the Women's World Cup events.
The Colavita/Cooking Light team offers a spirit and camaraderie that is unrivaled in the womens pro racing circuit, said Palmer-Komar. Im looking forward to training and competing with such an exceptional group of women athletes.
As part of this partnership, Cooking Light and Colavita will be co-hosting a bike safety and nutrition fair in Maplewood, N.J. this spring and a bike trip through the Colavita region of Italy during next falls olive harvest season.
As the leading food and fitness publication, with more than 11.4 million readers, Cooking Light is thrilled to lend its support and provide exposure for such a great womens initiative, said Chris Allen, publisher of Cooking Light.
Additional racer signing announcements, as well as a complete list of 2005 team sponsors and a full racing schedule, will be released over the coming weeks. For more information on the Colavita/Cooking Light Women's Cycling Team, please visit the Web site for Colavita USA (www.colavita.com).
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FIM Regulation Changes Announced
The Motocross/SuperMoto Grand Prix Commission, composed of Messrs Wolfgang Srb, Director of the CMS/FIM, Giuseppe Luongo, President of Youthstream, and Takanao Tsubouchi, MSMA Secretary General, meeting in Teutschenthal (Germany) on 22 September 2012, unanimously adopted the following changes to the 2013 Regulations.
Mr Stéphane Desprez, FIM Chief Executive Officer also attended this meeting.
Application 01 January 2013
1. FIM Standards for Motocross Circuits
Art. 047.3.4 Speed
The course, if possible, should be of a type which restricts the average speed to a maximum of 65 km per hour (the average calculated for one complete race).
Art. 047.3.10 Repair and signalling zone
New paragraph: The repair and signalling zone must have a corridor in the pit lane to allow an uninterrupted passage throughout the entire length. This corridor should be marked by white lines throughout the entire event and remain free of parked motorcycles, equipment and people. Furthermore, there should be no excessive speed or overtaking in the pit lane. Riders should ride in a disciplined manner within this area.
Art. 047.4 Track marking and fencing c) Track marking New text of the paragraph: The exterior of the track may be marked by course markers, straw bales, foam rubber blocks, earth banking, advertising banners and flexible fencing green in colour.
2. FIM MX1, MX2, MX3, Women's Motocross World Championships, FIM Motocross of Nations and FIM Veteran Motocross World Cup Regulations
Art. 2.2 Acceptance of entries
The maximum age limit of 23 years for the MX2 class is no longer valid for the FIM Motocross of Nations.
Art. 2.10 Rider Behaviour and Assistance (in addition to paragraph 28)
Watering of starting lanes by riders and/or team staff is prohibited.
TEL +41 22 950 95 00 FAX +41 22 950 95 01 firstname.lastname@example.com WWW.FIM-LIVE.COMArt. 4.19 Official signals
Yellow flag, waved: Immediate danger, prepare to stop, no overtaking, jumping not allowed.
Red Cross flag: Medical staff on the track, proceed with extreme caution. Riders must roll each jump individually with no overtaking until past the area of concern.
FIM Junior Motocross World Championship
Art. 035.8.1 Acceptance of entries
In any case, the FIM and/or the FIM Championship Promoter can enter additional riders in each class before the end of the technical verifications prior to the event (not exceeding the maximum allowed number of entries per Federation and class).


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An IT industry group led by former Office of Management and Budget e-government administrator Karen Evans says it's time for the federal government to interconnect the three major IT initiatives it has been driving along largely separate tracks for the last decade: cloud, cybersecurity and mobile computing.
The group, SafeGov.org, called for a new approach for integrating the rollout of these technologies to help government agencies get the benefits of cloud services while meeting cybersecurity requirements at the same time.
"Government officials have taken judicious steps to protect federal networks from nefarious cyberattacks and promote the dissemination of best practices for cybersecurity," the group said in its report, Staying Safer in Cyberspace: Cloud Security on the Horizon. "But the implementation of these initiatives has been fragmented and lacked coordination across agencies."
Instead, the group advocates shifting from a compliance-based cybersecurity model "to one that is risk-based and focusing on how to most effectively secure their implementation of cloud services."
In shifting to this approach, SafeGov.org called for the administration to take four steps to integrate federal programs related to cloud and cybersecurity, including:
In addition to Evans, who is currently national director for the U.S. Cyber Challenge, the report was written by Julie Anderson, a managing director at the consulting firm Civitas Group, and Brian Shevenaugh, an associate with Civitas Group.
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President Barack Obama recently named New Jersey a federal disaster area as a result of floods that came before Hurricane Irene. In so doing, he cemented 2011 as the United States' most disaster-prone year ever. The U.S. is not alone in boasting a banner year. At the Firedog household, JR ate more pig ears than any other puppy on the planet.
As of the third week of September, Obama had issued 84 federal disaster declarations at the request of governors. That is more declarations than in any year since the score was first kept 60 years ago. And there are still three months left in 2011! Since many of the recent emergencies resulted from extreme weather, we want to use this week's blog post to discuss the ways that you can prepare for weather-related disasters. By the way, these tips might also apply to canine territory-marking accidents, as well.
While weather has always been a contributing factor to damage to hearth, office and home, natural disaster-related damage affects more people than it used to because of urban sprawl. When tornados strike open, undeveloped areas, dollar amount damage is relatively low. Centered in a densely populated area, the same storm will wreak considerably more havoc. I know a few dogs of a different breed who can wreak quite a bit of havoc no matter their location.
So how should urban residents and professionals who work in major metropolitan locations prepare for natural disasters? Here are some tips, prepared for you by the fire life safety training professionals at RJWestmore, Inc:
- Take cover. This is important regardless of temperature. If you're outside in the heat, make sure you have a hat, sunglasses and lip balm as well as sunscreen in case you get caught in any situation that leaves you stranded for an extended period of time.
Likewise, in snow, rain or hail, you should make sure you have plenty of protection against the elements. Invest in protective, waterproof outerwear and make sure your emergency supply kit includes plenty of blankets and waterproof matches.
Also, one of the best ways to protect from loss is to purchase insurance to cover repairs to infrastructure. We are not experts in insurance. But it is likely that a standard policy will not cover flood damage. The only way to protect against flood losses is to purchase flood insurance directly from the National Flood Insurance Program. Policies must be in place for 30 days before coverage takes effect. For information, contact your insurance professional.
- Drink Up. One of the risks of any type of disaster is dehydration. Consider miners who are stranded for hours underground or motorists whose cars get stuck on snowy roadways in blizzard conditions. Dehydration is not relegated to desert environments. A good rule of thumb is to make sure you include plenty of water in each of your emergency preparedness kits. You should have one in your car, one at work and a third at home, all in easily-accessible locations. This is one of my favorite tips. My wife and I make sure all of the bowls in our doghouse are full 24/7.
- Tune In. Another suggestion for your disaster preparedness kit is to include a portable, hand-crank radio to make sure you can stay connected even in power outage. Storms of any kind can knock out phone lines, electricity, gas, water and even wireless cell phones. So don't make the mistake of relying on high-tech forms of communication to stay abreast of news in emergencies. Tuning in will alert you to the threat level relative to the storm, be it Winter Storm Watch, Winter Storm Warning or Winter Weather Advisory. There is also always the Twilight Bark, which works in any emergency.
- Stay Put. In many cases, you will be safer if you shelter in place than if you venture out in hazardous conditions. Of course, you must use common sense when deciding whether you should stay or go. For example, in the event of a tornado, seek shelter in a steel-framed or concrete building. However, in case of a flood, you might be putting yourself in danger by staying in an area that will likely be consumed by fast-flowing water. For detailed instructions about what to do in every possible weather scenario, visit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Weather Service website. All RJWestmore Safety Trainees have immediate access to NOAA information from inside our fully-integrated training system.
- Remain Calm. Whatever the disaster, you will make better choices if you avoid the temptation to panic. How can you remain cool, calm and collected when surrounded by turmoil? One surefire way is to prepare well in advance of emergency. Another is a shock collar. But I prefer the former.
If you own or manage a building, or know someone who does, do them a favor. Let them know about the RJWestmore Training System. Choosing our service cuts property management training related workloads by 90% and saves users over 50% compared to conventional training! More importantly, IT SAVES LIVES! BE SAFE.